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Black braided USB-C to RJ45 Ethernet cable 10ft

Cable Matters USB-C to RJ45 Ethernet Cable 10ft 1000Mbps Braided

SKU CH-44W2-5KH8N

A 10ft braided USB-C to RJ45 cable delivering 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet for laptops and tablets

  • Rated speed1,000 Mbit/s
  • Connection typeRJ45
  • Cable length10
  • Connector count8
  • Connector detailsRJ45
  • Connector genderMale-to-Male
  • Direct adapter-free USB-C to RJ45 connection
  • Gigabit 1000Mbps speed for 4K streaming and large transfers
  • Braided nylon exterior with aluminum connectors for durability
  • 10ft length gives flexible placement at desk or on the go
  • Thunderbolt 4/5 compatible with laptops, tablets and phones

Direct USB-C to Ethernet Cable

This ten-foot braided cable connects a USB-C port directly to an RJ45 jack without a separate adapter. It suits laptop, tablet and phone users who need a wired gigabit link for streaming, gaming or large file transfers. The integrated chipset enables plug-and-play operation on most compatible computers and mobile devices.

Thermals Noise and Power Draw

The cable draws no external power and does not deliver power to the host device, so it adds no measurable heat or fan noise to the system. Its passive design means zero watts of additional draw beyond the negligible signalling current of the USB-C port. The braided nylon jacket provides physical durability without affecting thermal behaviour.

Gigabit Speed and Thunderbolt Compatibility

Rated at 1000 megabits per second over CAT6 wiring, the link saturates a standard gigabit Ethernet port for 4K streaming and fast downloads. The cable is compatible with Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 5 ports as well as regular USB-C data ports. It does not support Power over Ethernet or any power-delivery profile.

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Price $24.99
Pricier than about 86% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameCable Matters
Product typeEthernet
Product colorBlack
Performance
Rated speed1,000 Mbit/s
Ports & slots
Connection typeRJ45
Connector count8
Connector detailsRJ45
Connector genderMale-to-Male
Size & build
Cable length10

Questions about this item

How do I install the USB-C to RJ45 cable and what step is often missed?

Plug the USB-C end into a Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C port that supports data; the RJ45 end clicks into the network jack. The step people miss is confirming the host port carries data — some USB-C ports are power-only.

What maintenance or replacement will this cable need over time?

The braided nylon jacket and aluminium connectors resist wear, but the RJ45 latch can fatigue after repeated unplugging. If the latch no longer clicks securely, replace the cable to keep a reliable link.

What limit appears first during sustained 1000 megabits per second transfers?

The CAT6-rated conductors and integrated chipset are specified for 1000 megabits per second; that throughput ceiling is reached before any thermal or signal-quality limit on a 10 foot run.

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